Chelsea vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news
Chelsea vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news Holders Arsenal head to Stamford Bridge tonight aiming to defend a two-goal lead in an all-London Champions League clash. The Gunners enter the second leg in confident mood following a clinical 3-1 victory at the Emirates last week. Renée Slegers’ side are in imperious form, currently enjoying an 11-match winning streak across all competitions.
Crucially, Arsenal have advanced from all four previous European ties when holding a two-goal first-leg lead. They also carry a psychological edge at this venue, having already won 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the WSL this season. Chelsea Women, however, return home needing a historic turnaround to reach their seventh consecutive semi-final.
Sonia Bompastor’s side are no strangers to this scenario, having overturned a two-goal deficit against Manchester City last season. They arrive in good spirits too, following a thrilling 4-3 victory over Aston Villa that kept them second in the WSL table. Notably, Chelsea have won all six of their previous Women’s Champions League quarter-finals, a record that will fuel belief in the home dressing room.
With Stamford Bridge’s electric home atmosphere behind them, the Blues will look to disrupt Arsenal’s momentum and keep their semi-final hopes alive. Chelsea vs Arsenal – Match preview and team news Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026 Kick-off: 20:00 BST Venue: Stamford Bridge, London Referee: Frida Klarlund VAR: Katrin Rafalski Last Meeting: Arsenal 3–1 Chelsea (25 March 2026, UWCL) Team news Chelsea Sonia Bompastor confirmed that Johanna Rytting Kaneryd is fit to return after missing the weekend’s league action. Lauren James, Lucy Bronze and Sjoeke Nüsken are all available despite training separately on Tuesday.
Captain Millie Bright and striker Aggie Beever-Jones, however, remain sidelined through injury. Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter provided a timely boost by returning against Aston Villa on Sunday. Arsenal Renée Slegers will be without Leah Williamson, as this high-stakes fixture comes too early in her recovery.